Great food and drinks with superb service. Our server was Rushton and he was attentive and personable. I will definitely request him on my next trip to the island! read more

The restaurant has a modern and stylish interior, and the patio area is really nice as well. They also have a full bar, which adds to the overall atmosphere. The menu isn't huge, but it has a good selection, and I appreciate that they offer a kids menu. Service was excellent, and the food was very good. The portions and prices felt reasonable. I actually visited twice yesterday and today, and both times I was very satisfied. Great service, good food, and a place I would definitely come back to again. read more

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Over priced, unflavored, bad service. The only thing that had flavor was the fries. Go to one of the smaller mom and pop places on the pier read more

Our server, Ursula, was great. Easy to talk to and mentioned she was newer to the island but overall friendly and prompt. We visited the island for the CWM and our first time ever and got in a night early so decided to stop in here. Definitely a great first choice. My boyfriend and I shared a bottle of Caymus and had a nice dinner. We went for the burger and brazilian picanha, plus ordered the lobster mac to share. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. My boyfriend is super picky about fries and even liked his! When we come back to Catalina Island we will be sure to stop here for food. read more

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*Darn good food *Awesome cocktails *Excellent service *Some of the best lobster mac and cheese * Known for their Wrigley Martini (comes with a pack of gum) *First time I've had popcorn as the complimentary table snack... and it was savory and fun! *Airy with water views plus good for people watching (if you are into that:p) *Will definitely return read more

Avalon Grille - Wrigley Martini - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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We visited this restaurant during a weekend trip to Catalina Island to celebrate my birthday, and overall, the experience was mixed. We arrived at 7:59 PM, knowing the restaurant was open until 9, but were told we could only sit at the bar, even though there were empty tables. Only after my Bf spoke with the host again were we seated at a table -- and guests who arrived after us were also seated without issue. This felt confusing and left a negative first impression. On the positive side, our server was friendly, and the complimentary spiced popcorn was a nice touch -- we actually really enjoyed it. The food, however, was just average. My pasta was dry at first and then overly oily, and my partner's fish dish was okay but the portion was very small for the price. The cocktails were inconsistent -- mine was strong, while my bf mojito tasted almost non-alcoholic. Overall, I expected a more welcoming and better-balanced experience, especially for a birthday. The atmosphere is nice, but the service and value didn't quite match the prices. read more

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If you are visiting Catalina i recommend that you stop by here and grab the Bison Burger. It is a must try. We had a pleasant experience here. The food was great and the service was really great as well. read more

So underrated! A bar/restaurant up the street was busy as on an off season Sunday, and Grille wasn't. Preposterous! We loved the special of lamb grilled, tomato soup and filet Mignon whilst imbibing. Service was wonderful, I think I've two night we had Summer and David. Any establishments would be lucky to have them. read more

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We came here at 8 PM to celebrate a birthday, and although the restaurant's posted closing time was 9 PM, we were initially told that we could only sit at the bar because the kitchen was already preparing to close. That was quite frustrating, especially given the stated business hours. Only after mentioning that we were celebrating a birthday were we finally allowed to sit at a table. Unfortunately, the dining experience itself did not improve much from there. I ordered the fish entrée, which was approximately $45, and it consisted of a very small fillet with a minimal portion of mashed potatoes on the side. My partner's pasta was noticeably dry and lacked flavor. We also ordered cocktails, including a Mojito that tasted extremely diluted, with barely any alcohol, despite being priced around $18. Overall, the experience felt overpriced and underwhelming, especially for what was meant to be a special occasion. read more

Avalon Grille - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

We visit the island often, but this was our first time dining here. Eddie, our server, was kind and attentive, and the manager was friendly. Unfortunately, our experience with the bartenders was disappointing. We asked if they could make change for a $50 bill and were told they couldn't. We also asked if they could help us place an order while Eddie was busy, but they were unwilling to assist and came across as rude. The food was decent but the view is great. read more

I have never eaten here. It was excellent! Even better was our Amazing waiter Jose Gamboa.He was great! Professional helpful and super nice. Loved it!!!!! read more

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Came too late for dinner so we only sat at the bar and got drinks. Was a great time since the bartenders were super nice. Once I heard that the Buffalo Milk is a Catalina Island special, I was hell bent on trying it and I'm so glad I got to have my first one here! It was so delicious and even my husband (who is normally a banana hater) loved this drink! It's a boozy milkshake is how our bartender put it and we couldn't agree more. read more

We almost didn't try this place due to the Yelp ratings (we typically only go to restaurants with 4 stars and above) but I'm so glad we did! It was a delicious meal, great service, and we were seated fast in a nice quiet restaurant. I had the Steak Frites and the steak was cooked to perfection. Hubs had the chicken dish and as he said "it's one of the best chicken dishes I've had in a while". We also got a side of the Tomato Orzo (so tasty) and we really enjoyed the popcorn to start; it was unique and tasty. Overall great experience and I think this place is severely underrated. It was our best meal of our whole two day trip to Catalina! read more

Avalon Grille - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Service and ambiance were very nice! My food was not! Shrimp linguine was bland and instead of containing asparagus tips they had asparagus bottoms. Another person in our party ordered a burger medium rare and that was still cold. Management took care of arranging different meals but things like that should never come out of the kitchen. Maybe they felt like it was good enough for the tourists? read more

Amazing Service! not sure if it's because it was reserved for a Party Of 22, or maybe they just have exceptional service. From the time you walk in, get seated, place your order & wait for drinks & food to come out. Everything we ordered from the menu was also Yummy & to us, worth the money we paid for our Large Party. A ton of seating throughout the restaurant & the ambiance is A1. Our party was happy that we decided to have dinner while visiting the island for the first time, and we'll definitely be back, especially if we've tried all the restaurants on island. Thank You so much for the experience read more

Avalon Grille - Yummmy - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

So far this was the best fine dining experience we have had in Avalon. While Bluewater was portentously fine dining, this was by far the best combination of good food, service and ambiance. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and balanced with candied cherries. The octopus was amazing, and the muscles were incredible when combined with the savory sauce. An elegant setting for a very romantic dinner. read more

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Came to catalina for my birthday and this place did not disappoint i got the ribeye and my wife got the branzino the fish was one of the best she has ever had and the shrimp side that comes with it was fantastic and i was treated with a whistle pig flight 6 yr 10yr and 12 yr. Fantastic everything... read more

Avalon Grille - Fantastic food and service - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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We had a great dinner at Avalon Grille. We arrived around 7pm on a Friday night and had no issue getting a table since it was February and there weren't too many tourists staying on the island. The staff was very personable and friendly. We started with the ahi sashimi which came with a delicious tomato puree and seaweed salad. We also enjoyed the picana steak frites served with a side of carmelized onions. We also ordered the lobster and pork belly smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese which was tasty enough with the pork belly and cheese and didn't need the lobster. If you find yourself on the island past 5pm I highly recommend Avalon Grille! read more

Visiting Avalon for an extended weekend for my birthday so we decided to give Avalon Grille a try for dinner and had a very nice experience. They don't take reservations, like most restaurants on Catalina, but there was no wait when we arrived at 5:30 and were able to be seated right away. All the staff that we encountered, including our server, were very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast. You can tell the inside has been recently remodeled, and there is a large oval bar in the middle of the restaurant with TVs around it so this would be really nice place to have dinner and/or drinks. As a few reviews mentioned, it is a bit pricey, but not overly so. It's less than you would spend at a lot of restaurants in West LA so I feel that it is fair, especially given it's proximity to the water. They have a lot of great dishes on the menu so it took a minute to decide what I wanted to order. For my meal, I decided to start with the Watermelon Feta Salad and really enjoyed it. It was a good size portion and would be easy to split between two people, but it's also the perfect amount for one person if you're hungry. For my entrée, I chose the Whole Branzino and really liked it. I get Branzino often so I've tried it all over California, and beyond, and I can say that this is a good version. It did have quite a few bones in it, but that's what you get when you do a Whole Branzino. The side succotash was really nice and overall it was very good. Given the limited options in Avalon, I would say this is one of the best places to grab dinner and certainly has an amazing location. I would recommend and would try it again next time I'm on the island. read more

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The steak fritas and New York were done perfectly as requested and the quality was good, quite impressed. We did have an appetizer which was the crispy ahi sashimi, it was alright but not the best the texture of the rice seemed a bit aged and for the desert it was alright as well with the apple tart and it was a little bland. The service was great, and enjoyed the scenary read more

I came to the bar to have an espresso martini because I have heard amazing things about this bar and the location. I asked for an espresso martini. I had asked if I could get tequila instead of vodka. The bartender came over and to make sure that that I had an amazing experience, she poured me a little bit to try and it was an amazing cocktail. Jen is insanely experienced bartender, and I hope she stays around for a while, she honestly created the best experience to just have a nice cocktail. Will go back every time if jen is there !!! read more

The ambiance is stunning. Such a vibe. I love how service is super friendly. The popcorn before dinner is yummy. Good palate cleanser. However the food is just mid. The choices aren't great and everything tasted okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. I expected my taste buds to be blown away. Tad disappointing there. read more

Avalon Grille - Prawns & steak & fries - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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The only time I've been to Avalon Grille was when they used to do a buffet breakfast years ago, pre-pandemic. This was my first dinner here. It's one of Avalon's more upscale and elegant restaurants, though it is hardly stiff or formal. It's definitely on the pricier side. I went on the Sunday of President's and Valentines Day weekend, There was a special 3-course prix fixe menu with 2 options for each course (also available a la care), plus the usual Sunday prime rib special (Sunday Wine and Prime Night), plus the usual menu. I already had my eye on the prime rib, and was planning to compare it to the one served at nearby El Galleon, but my visit there fell through due to illness. I started with their flash-fried green beans off their regular menu. It was a tasty and generous portion with a fairly light batter, served with spicy mayo and garlic aioli. Before that, every table is given a cone of truffled popcorn to whet your appetite. The Grille's prime rib (12 oz $46, 16 oz $52) is a classic presentation with au jus, creamy horseradish, truffled mashed potatoes and charred asparagus. The prime rib was served medium rare as I ordered it and was delish. The au jus was on the viscous side and wine-forward, and the horseradish could have had more kick. The asparagus was fab. I skipped dessert because my hotel offered milk, cookies and gelato/sorbets. Service was very friendly, including the bussers. In warmer weather, there is a side patio. Would recommend. read more

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Catalina island is known to be beautiful but the food is okay. I did receive a complimentary carrot cake for my birthday which was nice. The truffle fries were delicious. The lobster mac n cheese was okay but not life changing. The artichoke dip was fine and the steak was okay. The server would disappear and we wouldn't see them for a while and we only saw them again when it was time to ask for the check. We had to ask another waitress if she could please provide us water. This place is busy so it's understandable but wish our server was a bit more attentive. I would say this place is one we will skip next time we visit. read more

Avalon Grille - Carrot Cake - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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I was recently in Avalon for four days in January (super off season) which means most places were closed and doing repairs/updates on their establishment in preparation for Valentines Day. So luckily of the restaurants that were open, this was one of them. I had been here before but just to have a cocktail so it was nice to try their menu out too! But shout out to Angelyna who was my bartender/server each meal I had there! She makes one of the best "paper plane" cocktail I've ever had! Highlights on my meals: Ramen Night (Thursday) shrimp tempura: Delicious miso broth, shrimp tempura, with all the classic fixings including a very yummy soft boiled egg. Very generous portion, be ready for leftovers or being super super full. Ahi Oscar Delicious seared ahi on a bed of risotto and broccolini. Super delicious, light but filling meal Grilled octopus (starter) One of the best things in the menu, Smokey and spicy tentacles perfect cooked and soooo delicious. Tomato soup (starter) This is a very interesting take on tomato soup, it includes a "AG" monogram on the soup with basil oil that added a pesto flavor to the soup. On the side, there was a crispy bread with a little bit of cheese and cherry tomatoes on it. Cocktails I had: Old Fashioned Paper Plane (off menu) Good selections of beer too! Gorgeous ambiance, with classic dark wood and rich fabrics making for a warm and cozy (even perhaps romantic!) evening The manager was so friendly too, remembering my name and by my fourth night on the island was greeted with a "welcome home" from him and was treated like a local. read more

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Food: delicious! The pork chop was cooked perfectly and pairs with the most tasty smashed potatoes and asparagus. The Watermelon Feta Salad was refreshing and just the perfect amount of dressing on it. Dessert: we had the flourless decadent chocolate cake, still drooling. It has a bit of raspberry sauce that seems to make the chocolate even more decadent! Bad picture included. The honeybuns always rushing me to snap the pics so he can eat! Service: On point! Our waiter was Elvis. He and the rest of the staff were attentive and he described everything well. The staff really seem to work as a team. Ambiance: We went on a Tuesday after Labor Day and it was pretty empty. We had the best evening since it was just a few couples. Romantic vibes, dim lighting and ocean views. Price: Extremely decent! The portion sizes are definitely shareable and the quality of the food, great! read more

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Good location and great little happy hour from 4-5pm! We enjoyed all of cocktails and pork belly. We especially loved the passion fruit foam/whipped cream! They were training their staff so can't really comment on service. read more

Avalon Grille - El coco loco - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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Service was great but we didn't like the food. Ordered halibut and sea bass, both were Flavorless and bland. Also so oily especially the noodles that came with halibut. For the price I expected more. read more

I was not impressed with this place. We were just looking for a place to eat dinner. Most of the other restaurants were crowded and had a large alcohol presence that we did not want. We came here and the restaurant did look nice. Very clean and well dressed tables. The menu did not have much variety and everything was overpriced. We ended up leaving and going elsewhere for food. read more

Visited this weekend with my husband. First off, beautiful view. We got to sit right in front of the windows and the view during sunset is just to die for, honestly if you can, try to come right before sunset. The food was good. Not excellent and not bad, just good. We shared the flash-fried green beans, which truthfully, not my favorite. The batter was too thick and didn't compliment the flavor of the green beans, I wish we would have gotten Ahi Tuna. My Bison burger was pretty good, debatable slightly overcooked, I like a little more pink, but it was still very tender and good. I did get it without cheese, and the tomato jam, I don't really get the point of having tomato jam and a tomato on the burger lol. My husband had the steak frites and he really liked them. By far the best part were the drinks, so delicious and strong too. I feel, slightly overpriced, but that island prices, right? Our server was great. read more

Came here for my sister's birthday party and the food and service were amazing. Everyone's food looked well cooked and plated. If you are looking for a great place for dinner, check them out. Will be back! read more

Tasteful delicious dinner will recommend host amazing server was helpful food ambiance good service will come back again Everything was amazing. Good food overall loved it. read more

Avalon Grille - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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This restaurant was our favorite on our 3 day visit. Our waiter Willie was very good with his recommendations and had great service. Would defintely return. read more

Had drinks at the bar. They were excellent. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The Buffalo Milk drink was amazing. read more

Avalon Grille - Buffalo Milk. - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

Bartender on 4th of July was a joke. Sat for 5 minutes and no service. Do not visit the establishment if you are looking for service.

We were there on 28th of June for my birthday, with my husband and daughter, first of all they forgot some of our orders and I asked over and over to bring our missing orders, and after all I asked to bring some desert so we could celebrate my birthday but the waiter said the kitchen is closed!!! And gave us the bill, but they were accepting new costumers and it was 3:00 pm , so we paid and left and couldn't even celebrate my birthday, my daughter was too disappointed!!! Very bad service!!! read more

Rushton is the best ever!! Would honestly go and request him. The steak frites and salad are amazing and the complimentary popcorn is addictive! Drinks, service, food, ambiance was all amazing. Rushton, we love you. Not to mention, we were on our way out the door after being super annoying asking a million questions to which they answered every single one, and they handed us a bag full of brownie cookies, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate chip cookies. Thank you Jose read more

Avalon Grille - Steak frites, seasonal salad, lemon broccolini - New American Near Me - Avalon, California

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The "local catch" was a tuna backbone that you couldn't cut with a knife and we saw the server three times total. Do not eat here.

horrible experience. made us wait long. and couldn't eat without being fully closed like it's not next to the water.

The only reason my family of 4 came here is because our waiter @ descanso beach club suggested it & gave us a coupon card for 10% off. 1st negative score is because we asked to sit outside on the patio- the manager lady who was seating us said "it was closed for the night", mind you it was 7:30pm. You're a beachside restaurant, people want to sit outside. You should not be closing your most valuable real estate area before the restaurant is actually closed. It doesn't make sense. We are a party of 4, 1 table- we are not going to trash the whole patio. I would've let it go but then she did this... 2nd negative mark: Lack of care and ownership from the manager lady on duty. We forgot the coupon card at the table at the place that had recommended we go to the restaurant in the first place. When I brought this to my waiter's attention, he told us that he was going to see what he could do. The manager came over (same lady who told us that we couldn't sit outside) and let us know that there was nothing she could do without the coupon card. I didn't fight her on it I just said ok... I find it very hard to believe that you are a manager at a restaurant and one little piece of paper is going to deter you from making the moment right for your customers. Are you simply in the building just to enforce all of the rules or are you there to help your customers and elevate their experience? The manager pretended like she had no power or authority... if you are a manager on duty at a restaurant and you have the inability to give a 10% discount when you need to then what is the point of you being there? Had the manager seize the opportunity to do the right thing this would've been a completely different review. Food was decent, but way over priced. Would not go back based on the lack of care and effort displayed by the manager. Hopefully next time for the next family, the manager will choose to do the right thing... the discount is NOT coming out of your paycheck. read more